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prologue

Syllabification: (pro·logue)
Pronunciation: /ˈprōˌlôg, -ˌläg/

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Definition of prologue

noun

  • a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work:this idea is outlined in the prologue
  • an event or action that leads to another event or situation:civil unrest in a few isolated villages became the prologue to widespread rebellion
  • (in professional cycling) a short preliminary time trial held before a race to establish a leader.
  • the actor who delivers the prologue in a play.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French, via Latin from Greek prologos, from pro- 'before' + logos 'saying'

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